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Michael Henry Watson 1840–1902 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 29 September 1840

Birth Location: Ireland

Death Date: 23 March 1902

Death Location: Lawrence, Essex County, Massachusetts, United States of America

Father: Henry Watson

Mother: Ellen Kelly

Spouse(s): Fannie Finan

Children(s): William Watson, Henry Watson, Jennie Watson, Frederick Watson, Annie Watson, Ellen Watson, Fannie Watson, Michael Watson

The story of Michael Henry Watson began in 1840 in Ireland. In 1880, Michael Henry Watson resided in Lawrence, Essex, Massachusetts, USA. In 1900, Michael Henry Watson resided in Lawrence Ward 4, Essex, Massachusetts, USA. Michael Henry Watson married Fannie Finan, and had children including Annie F Watson, Ellen M Watson, Fannie Watson, Frederick J Watson, Henry P Watson, Jennie A Watson, Michael Watson, William T Watson. Michael Henry Watson passed away in 1902 in Lawrence, Essex County, Massachusetts, United States of America.

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Biography

  • The story of Michael Henry Watson began in 1840 in Ireland.
  • In 1880, Michael Henry Watson resided in Lawrence, Essex, Massachusetts, USA.
  • In 1900, Michael Henry Watson resided in Lawrence Ward 4, Essex, Massachusetts, USA.
  • Michael Henry Watson married Fannie Finan, and had children including Annie F Watson, Ellen M Watson, Fannie Watson, Frederick J Watson, Henry P Watson, Jennie A Watson, Michael Watson, William T Watson.
  • Michael Henry Watson passed away in 1902 in Lawrence, Essex County, Massachusetts, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Michael Watson's Ancestors

Self
Michael Watson
1840–1902
Birth Place: Ireland
Parents
Henry Watson
1794–1868
St Mary's, Athlone, Roscommon and Westmeath, Ireland
Ellen Kelly
1809–1896
Ireland
Grandparents
Lawrence Watson
1769–
Athlone, Roscommon and Westmeath, Ireland
Catherine Queeny
1764–1824
Ireland
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Michael Watson's Descendants

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Michael (Henry) Watson (29 September 1840–23 March 1902) m. Fannie Finan (Abt 1840–)
  1. 1. William (T.) Watson 1867–
  2. 2. Henry (P.) Watson 1865–
  3. 3. Jennie (A.) Watson 1873–
  4. 4. Frederick (J.) Watson 1875–
  5. 5. Annie (F.) Watson 1860–
  6. 6. Ellen (M.) Watson 1863–
  7. 7. Fannie Watson 1879–
  8. 8. Michael Watson 1873–

Michael Watson's Timeline

4 Records

1840
29 September 1840
Birth of Michael Henry Watson in Ireland
Ireland
1880
1880
Age 40
Michael Henry Watson resided here in Lawrence, Essex, Massachusetts, USA
Lawrence, Essex, Massachusetts, USA
1900
1900
Age 60
Michael Henry Watson resided here in Lawrence Ward 4, Essex, Massachusetts, USA
Lawrence Ward 4, Essex, Massachusetts, USA
1902
23 March 1902
Age 62
Death of Michael Henry Watson in Lawrence, Essex County, Massachusetts, United States of America
Lawrence, Essex County, Massachusetts, United States of America

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 29 September 1840
    Event Place: Ireland
    Record Source:
    [1] Massachusetts, Death Records
    [2] Massachusetts, Town and Vital Records
    [3] 1880 United States Federal Census
    [4] 1900 United States Federal Census
    [5] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Lawrence, Essex, Massachusetts, USA
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Lawrence Ward 4, Essex, Massachusetts, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 23 March 1902
    Event Place: Lawrence, Essex County, Massachusetts, United States of America
    Record Source:
    [1] Massachusetts, Death Records
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Lawrence, Essex County, Massachusetts, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

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